Publication

2004 - Viking, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

57,000 words, Guess

Page Count

228 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.S54517 Let 2004
  • LCCPZ7.S54517Let 2004

Description

Mark's dog Wolfie is part malamute, part German shepherd, and all heart. Mark can hardly imagine life without his big, loving canine companion. But in 1969, the Vietnam War is still raging, and when Mark learns that the army needs scout dogs, he decides to send Wolfie. As his dad says, a smart dog like Wolfie could save a lot of soldiers—soldiers like Mark's brother, Danny. Besides, it seems like the patriotic thing to do. Inspired by real events, this is a heartbreaking story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the complex meanings of patriotism.

Description

Certain that he is doing the right thing by donating his dog, Wolfie, to the Army's scout program in Vietnam, thirteen-year-old Mark begins to have second thoughts when the Army refuses to say when and if Wolfie will ever return.

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction

Other Editions

  • Letters from WolfieViking2004-01-01

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